Double Sword Jīnjīn Manuscript Selection

Author: Yu Shengwu
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: The study of inscriptions on ancient bronze vessels originated with figures like Ou Yangxi and others in the Song Dynasty, who pioneered its exploration. In the Qing Dynasty, Wu Qingqing and Sun Zhongrong further refined and elaborated on it. Since then, numerous renowned scholars have continuously sought and studied these artifacts, marking a period of great prosperity. However, most of the focus has been on the script, while the subtle meanings of the texts have been understood by few. The inscriptions on these bronze vessels are the high literature of the Three Dynasties. To recognize the words without comprehending their meanings is of little value.